The secretary of state for health and social care, also referred to as the health secretary, is a secretary of state in the Government of the United Kingdom, responsible for the work of the Department
Yvette Cooper Official Cabinet Portrait, September 2025
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Yvette Cooper is a British politician who has served as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care since July 2026. She previously served as Foreign Secretary from September 2025 to July 2026 and a
Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
…health and social care, and the secretary of state is also scrutinised by the Health and Social Care Select Committee. The position is currently held by Yvette Cooper, who has served since 20 July 2026. Corresponding to what is generally known as a health minister in many other countries, the health and social care…
Official portrait, 2025
Cooper as Minister for Housing in 2007
Cooper speaking at the 2016 Labour Party Conference
MP portrait, 2019